"May fond memories of your loved one bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before he passed away. My hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God has promised us that we will soon be reunited with our loved ones. "There is going to be a resurrection," the Bible confirms at Acts 24:15. "Do not be amazed at this," Jesus assures us, "for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." (John 5:28,29)"
In loving memory of
Willis Williams,
February 9, 1929 - January 9, 2017
Willis Williams, Jr. age 87, of Washington, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at 4:41am at home. He was born on February 9, 1929 in Brazil, Indiana to Willis and Almeda (Gerber) Williams. On September 12, 1950 he married Dorothy (Kramer) Williams and she survives. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in 2016. Willis was a Quartermaster Signalman, Petty Master Second Class, having served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from October 10, 1948 to October 6, 1952. He served aboard two destroyers during his service time. After serving in the Navy, he worked at Palmer Electric as a TV and Radio serviceman. Later he was part owner of Williams & Rude TV Service. In 1966 he went to work at Crane. October 1987, he retired from Crane Naval Weapons Support Center. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. They had five daughters; Linda (Ray) Wagler, Susie (Jim) Pfoff, Patty Robling, Barb (Rocki) Padgett and Mary Beth (Dean) Solliday; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and two great greatgrandchildren which he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Barb Padgett; son,-in-law, Dean Solliday and grandson-in-law Colin Evans. A mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 2:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Fr. Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens, with military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion and V.F.W. Honor Guard Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Thursday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be given to Helping Hearts Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Washington, Indiana 47501 or St Jude Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"Please know the Armes family has your family in our prayers. Jeff and Jane"
"Sending love and sympathy to all of Willis's wonderful family. We know he will be missed, but draw comfort knowing he is with others who love him, too."